Re: IML: '65 to '73 Platform
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Re: IML: '65 to '73 Platform



Okay, thanks, I think you're right there, Mr. Park. :)

MM


On Sunday, August 21, 2005, at 07:00 PM, RandalPark@xxxxxxx wrote:


It is not true that Imperials from '65 to '73 shared the same basic platform. 1965 and 1966 Imperials were still based on their old design. The rest of the full sized Chrysler line adopted the new platform in 1965, but the Imperial didn't share it until 1967.

Paul W.

In an email dated 21/8/2005 10:47:52 pm GMT Daylight time, Mark McDonald <tomswift@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

While it is true that the Imperials from '65 to '73 shared the same
basic platform or underpinnings, that shouldn't be construed as further
evidence that they were all part of the same design era or trend. ?
Stylists can rework a basic platform to the point that you can't even
recognize that two cars share the same platform-- witness today's Ford
Five Hundred and the Volvo S80.


I think it's a tribute to Chrysler designers that they were able to
make Imperials from these years look so different. ?And though it's a
funny image, I don't think the fuselage cars look like a hippo on
roller skates! ?:)

Mark

On Saturday, August 20, 2005, at 02:31 PM, Bill Watson wrote:


Very true. ?The platform and cowl of the 1969-73 fuselage models dated
back
to 1965. ? Those are the expensive parts to tool due to the size of the
pieces involved, and they are not seen by the car buyer. ? The use of
the
1965-68 platform for the fuselage models in 1969 resulted in more than
a few
comments that the new body styles looked a little heavy and plump due
to the
narrow rear wheel track/tread. ?This was especially true on the Polara
and
Monaco and less so on the Fury. ?The Chrysler and Imperial did not
have this
problem.


The Imperial's front track was 62.4" from 1967 through 1973 while the
rear
was increased from 61.1" in 1967-1969 to 62.0" for 1970.

The Polara, on the other hand, had a rear track of ?60.7" in 1967-69
which
was increased to 63.4" in 1970. ?Made for a much more balanced look
and less
like a hippo on roller skates.

Bill
Vancouver, BC




----- Original Message ----- From: "Brad Hogg" <luxoliner@xxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 11:04 AM Subject: Re: Re: IML: Fuselage Era cars - 69-71 as only Fuselages a tough sell


I don't know how long it lasted (I suspect until 1973) but the 1969
"redesigned" Chrysler was the same chassis design as the 67/68. ?Maybe
hard
to believe but true.




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